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Gag refers to what is interspersed in an opera performance

Gag refers to the interspersing of comic actions and language in an opera performance.

The gag refers to the interspersing of comical movements and language in an opera performance, which is derived from the Pipa Records Report on the Playing of Love, and refers to the meaning of funny, amusing, or funny verbal movements. It is a traditional technique in Chinese opera performances, aiming to enhance the fun and interactivity of the performance, and to let the audience understand the plot and characters of the opera more y.

Performing Techniques of Opera Performance:

Opera performance is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, and its performing techniques are profound and unique. The following is an introduction to five common techniques of opera performance:

1. Rap technique: also known as "Nianbai", is one of the most basic techniques in opera performance. Rap technique requires the actor to pay attention to meter, tone and rhythm in the lyrics and recitation, and to express emotions and roles by showing the ups and downs, weight and length of the voice.

2. Body performance: Body performance is an important part of opera performance, which expresses the psychological activities and character traits of the characters through body movements, gestures and expressions. The body performance includes footwork, maneuvers, eye movements, body movements, etc., which require the actors to pay attention to the strength, coordination and sense of image in the performance process.

3. Wudao performance: Wudao performance is a special technique in opera performance, often appearing in martial arts, historical drama and other types of opera. Wuda performance focuses on the beauty and extremity of movements, and requires actors to have a certain level of physical ability and coordination, as well as a skillful command of weapons.

4. Music performance: music is the soul of opera performance, music performance requires actors to have certain skills and techniques in singing, instrument playing, etc., and to be able to accurately grasp the rhythm and emotion of the music.

5. Make-up performance: Make-up performance is a unique art form in opera performance, which expresses the character's personality, status and age through make-up, hairstyle and dress. Makeup performance requires actors to have rich experience in makeup and artistic sense, and to be able to skillfully deal with different characteristics of the characters.